At a glance
- Type: Guided tour
- Rating: ★ 9.1 from 97 reviews on Civitatis
- Length: 8 h
- Guide: English-speaking guide listed
- Read on 5 Nov 2026, price not shown here
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What modern Shanghai covers
The skyline, the business districts and the newer neighbourhoods are the other side of the city from the old lanes. A guide helps you move between them without working out the metro.
Read the activity page for the route and what the price covers.
Choosing between the two private days
The historic private tour has more reviews (256) and a slightly higher score. The modern tour suits you better if the skyline and recent districts are what drew you to Shanghai.
Compare with similar activities
- Private Historic Shanghai Guided Tour: ★ 9.3 · 256 reviews · 8 h · English-speaking guide
- Shanghai Night Cruise + Nanjing Road Tour: ★ 7.2 · 44 reviews · 2 h 30 min · English-speaking guide
- Shanghai Bike Tour: ★ 10.0 · 7 reviews · 8 h · English-speaking guide
Listed from most to least reviewed. A high score from a handful of reviews is a weaker signal than a slightly lower score from hundreds.
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Questions before you go
How long is the tour?
Civitatis lists about 8 hours.
Is it private?
Yes, it is listed as a private guided tour.
Is the guide English-speaking?
Yes, the listing shows English as the guide language.
Sources & review notes
- Civitatis Shanghai ↗ · Reviewed
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